Hunter Ice Cream ‘every bite, a delight’ Along with harvesting ice from Barron Lake, the Hunter Company also made Ice Cream. Hunter Ice Cream was noted for its purity and in 1914 the company could produce 400-500 gallons per day, any flavor, and the ice cream could be molded into various shapes.

This year Hunter Ice Cream is $1 per scoop or $15 for pre-packaged 48oz tubs during the festival. The Ice Cream booth is located on the 100 block on South Side of Main Street. Pre-order your 48oz tubs in advance for $12 each by dropping off or mailing a check to Niles Main Street/333 Second St, Niles MI 49120 or via PayPal at http://uncoverniles.com/donate/ Scroll down to the bottom to contribute a different amount and make note on the order that it is for Ice Cream

Additional Festival Schedule/Information

Olfactory Hue 226 E Main Wednesday January 15th To kick off the weekend, Celebrate the Hunter Family & Niles Hunter Ice Festival through food and a delicious dining experience!! Chef Daysha Amster has tailored a menu to celebrate the Hunter’s native cuisine right here at Olfactory Hue Bistro!! We give thanks to them for choosing to harvest ice here on Niles’ own Barron Lake!! – BYOB Reservations Required Also open 11am – 8pm both Friday and Saturday (269) 687-0880$20 per person + gratuity+ tax

Wesley United Methodist Church Book and Bake Sale 302 Cedar Street: You can buy hardback books and paper back books in a variety of subjects along with cookbooks and puzzles. We will also feature sweet treats made by our “church ladies” for sale. Saturday 9am-2:30pm.

Chemical Bank 407 E Main Street will be open as a warming station with free hot chocolate, coffee and cookies to everyone. Dream Coach Carriage will provide free sleigh rides to the first 75 people to pick up a coupon at one oftheir Niles branches: 407 Main St branch or 1835 S. 11th St. Coupons will be given out on a first come, first servebasis and you will need to have a coupon for the free sleigh ride. Saturday 12pm -3pm

Pregnancy Care Center of Niles 4th Annual BabyCakes Cupcake Contest/Fundraiser At the Bell Building on the Corner of 3rd and Sycamore Bake Space is limited to 30 bakers, register early for a price of only $5 perflavor. There are three categories: Adult, Youth, and Professional. Awards will be given for best tasting and best decorated. Come and taste over 30 different kinds ofcupcakes. Just a $5 donation gets you a choice of up to 3 cupcakes. A $15 donation gets you a bakers dozen (13)! Come and cast your voice for the “People’s Choice” award. We hope to see you there! Saturday 1-3pm

Pizza Transit215 East Main StreetGirl Scout Cookies Friday and Free ChildrensCrafts from 12-4 on Saturday.

Four Flags Players production of “Onstage for Murder” will mark the 6th Annual Hunter Ice Festival MurderMystery Dinner Theatre, and will be performed on Saturday, January 17th 2014 at 7pm. Our production of “It Doesn’t Have to Rhyme” by D. William Pfifer, gives a glance into the workings of the Barvo-Warner Poetry Club. The club is getting ready to perform some of their work. Please show up and watch it all unfold. And feel free to bring along some of your own (audience appropriate) poetry in case something happens and there is time to fill.

The Bring It Supercar Club is having their legendary Gearhead Lunch on Saturday January 17th from noon on at 109 N 3rd St-2nd floor of the GreaterMichiana Healing Arts Center. Sloppy Joes & Hot Chocolate for all, and whatever else our devoted members and fans bring to share. We’ll be giving tours and hanging out all weekend long for those who are attending the Hunter Ice Festival.

Brew Ha Ha Cafe will be making hot ice cream floats! Lattes, Chai Tea and Hot Chocolate, all with ice cream on top on Saturday till 5pm. Brain freeze and warmth all rolled into a fantastic drink. Your taste buds will love you! They’ll be open late Friday and Saturday and open on Sunday as well. Look for Brew Ha Ha Cafe’s ice sculpture. Take your picture beside it, post it on Facebook, show it to us during the festival and get a discount on your drinks Saturday during the festival! 920 Broadway.

Hunter Ice Festival Amateur Photo Contest cosponsored by Leader Publications and Niles DDA Main Street Prizes for First $100, Second $75 and Third $50. Take pictures during the Ice Festival and submit them to Leader Publications on-line site, where they will be added to a display and judged. We encourage you to submit sculpture photos, action shots and views of people enjoying the festival. All photos submitted become the property of the Hunter Ice Festival and Niles DDA Main Street and may be used for promotional purposes, so make sure you keep a copy!

Photos must be submitted electronically. No submissions will be accepted after January 31, 2015. Only photos from the current Hunter Ice Festival will be accepted for judging. Winners will be notified in February.